Internship - Product Management

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*We actively encourage individuals with disabilities to apply and will provide reasonable accommodations throughout the recruitment process

Step into the dynamic world of sports with an internship in our Product Management teams at our Headquarter in Herzogenaurach! Applicants are considered for the available Product Management intern roles in our global HQ. 

If you are interested in finding out, how we plan and execute market relevant product ranges in close cooperation with cross-functional teams and strive for constant innovative product newness, exciting and engaging the consumer with our products, then this is the right opportunity for you! 

Your collaborative spirit will shine as you build cross-functional relationships. Take the opportunity to have an impact through improvement suggestions and enthusiasm for innovative ideas! 

Whether you're supporting the preparation of range directions, dive deep into the product creation process or support consumer, market and retailer insights, your role will be integral in shaping the success of our brand in the dynamic world of sports. 

We are hiring for 8 different teams across multiple business areas and markets, from Consortium / Fashion to Sportswear & Training, to Outdoor, Running, Originals & Lifestyle, Motorsports and more. Please be aware, that for some of our teams, German language skills will be mandatory.

 Join us in driving excellence and innovation from concept to consumer! 

GROW YOUR CAPABILITIES THROUGH MEANINGFUL TASKS & PROJECTS

• Assist the Product Management team in preparing the range direction
• Understand and execute the product creation process according to calendar timelines, from product brief to the final product

• Work within a cross-functional team to enable a smooth product creation process with an optimum product outcome 

• Engage in competitor benchmarking: store checks, online research, trend analysis and analyze range performance 

• Build knowledge to be able to maintain product information systems according to process timelines 

• Experience market, consumer and retailer needs to be able to create industry leading products 

• Help to prepare range presentations
• Support sample management

• Support in preparation of Merchandising overviews and meetings
• Execute given projects within a discussed frame

WHAT WOULD MAKE YOU A MATCH 

• Student of Business Administration, International Business, Design, Product Management / Development or similar with a focus on Marketing /Textile/Fashion/Sports
• Fluent in English (written & spoken), German language skills are a plus
• Strong MS Office skills  
• Strong interest & passion for Sport or Lifestyle & Fashion 
• Project Management skills and / or ability to work on multiple tasks and project streams at the same time 
• Work collaboratively with multiple colleagues and stakeholders 

WHAT'S IN IT FOR YOU 

• Employee discounts on products
• Chances to attend and take part in on campus events and sponsored adidas events/games
• Structured training and development, access to LinkedIn Learning, Language Training and adidas Learning Portal 
• Possibility to join our mentorship program, networking opportunities or employee resource groups
• International intern community and work environment
• Regular development conversations as part of your role
• Inspiring campus with canteens, cafes, reflection rooms and sport facilities including an on-site gym (25€/month) and many more sports facilities
• Company sports program including classes and events focusing on sports and mental health
• Flexible and agile working arrangements (40% home office possible)
• Monthly gross allowance: non-compulsory internship 2.350,00€, compulsory internship 1.780,00€ (Difference due to different taxation, net will be the same)

ELIGIBILITY

• Enrolled as full-time student for the complete duration of the internship 
• Or in the so-called gap year between Bachelor and Master’s degree (gap year regulation only applicable to EU citizens due to working permit regulations)
• Candidates in penultimate year of study preferred (following the internship, students should have maximum one year to graduate)
• Availability for the full duration of the internship from September 2026 – March 2027
• Ability to relocate to Herzogenaurach in Germany for the full duration of the internship  

KEY FACTS

• Application Deadline: March 1st, 2025, 11:59 PM CET
• Start Date: September 1st, 2026
• Duration: 6 months (1st September 2026 – 28th February 2027)
• Location: adidas Headquarters in Herzogenaurach (near Nuremberg)

NEXT STEPS 

• To apply to the role, please submit your CV and adidas 1-pager
• Please apply in the same language as the job description 
• If we feel like it is a match, you'll be invited to a video interview - don't worry we'll fully brief you on this.

APPLICATION TASK | ADIDAS 1-PAGER

• Instead of a cover letter, please submit a 1-page PDF answering the following prompt: Show us who you are and what “You Got This” means to you. This is your chance to think outside the box, show adidas your authentic self and what makes you passionate about joining the Brand. The only requirement is that the adidas 1-Pager is submitted as a PDF. It can be in any format such as print, visual, written, digital, a link, etc.